Abbott
Overview
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Position Division Counsel, Global Trademarks
Job Description
Abbott is seeking an experienced trademark attorney to lead our global trademark team and be part of an innovative group dedicated to elevating trademark practice to best align with Abbott’s cutting-edge diverse businesses that bring life-changing technology to people all over the world. The candidate will work closely with Abbott businesses to create and execute on brand strategies and will work around the world to protect Abbott trademarks from infringement. This position can be based in Abbott Park, Illinois, or Chicago, Illinois.
Responsibilities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, regulatory, and other senior management business teams, to develop global, regional, and local trademark/brand strategy based on business objectives
Managing trademark oppositions, cancellations, and litigation around the world; managing outside counsel in those actions
Resolving trademark disputes using negotiation skills, judgment, creativity, and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements
Reviewing and analyzing trademark watch notices to assess threat to Abbott businesses and develop strategy to combat confusingly similar applications
Reviewing and analyzing search results from jurisdictions all over the world, and conveying results of such analyses to the business in a clear way
Preparing trademark applications and other prosecution documents for filing; monitoring and maintaining applications through registration
Functionally supports complex transactions of the business, including due diligence and contract review in close interaction with Abbott’s Divisional and regional Legal & Patent teams
Experience in managing personnel at all levels, including attorneys and support staff
Helping select and/or directing the work of outside counsel, defining project objectives, managing projects, and monitoring outside counsel operations within budget
Minimum Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background
10+ years of trademark experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment (with 5 years minimum in-house experience)
Experience successfully representing and managing the legal affairs of a business having international operations
Must be able to move easily between a hands-on, operations-focused view and a strategic outlook
Knowledge and experience working across different cultures
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business model including flexibility to work with different time zones where appropriate
Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders and co-workers at all levels
Ability to travel domestically and internationally when appropriate (approximately 10%)
Critical Success Factors
Good Judgment:
Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and be able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence.
Collaboration:
Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from a number of sources to achieve business results, including breaking down boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment. Able to work as part of a team; successful leadership and support of others on the team.
Anticipation:
Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively. Creative thought process, and able to use a start-up mindset in a larger corporate environment.
Influencing Skills:
Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes. Be invested in the business you support.
Compensation
The base pay for this position is $188,700.00 – $377,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Additional Details Job Family: Operations & Business Support
Division: GENC General Counsel
Location: United States – Chicago: Willis Tower Building, 233 S Wacker Dr.
Additional Locations: United States – Abbott Park: AP06A
Work Shift: Standard
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods, keyboard use
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law: English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Position Division Counsel, Global Trademarks
Job Description
Abbott is seeking an experienced trademark attorney to lead our global trademark team and be part of an innovative group dedicated to elevating trademark practice to best align with Abbott’s cutting-edge diverse businesses that bring life-changing technology to people all over the world. The candidate will work closely with Abbott businesses to create and execute on brand strategies and will work around the world to protect Abbott trademarks from infringement. This position can be based in Abbott Park, Illinois, or Chicago, Illinois.
Responsibilities
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, regulatory, and other senior management business teams, to develop global, regional, and local trademark/brand strategy based on business objectives
Managing trademark oppositions, cancellations, and litigation around the world; managing outside counsel in those actions
Resolving trademark disputes using negotiation skills, judgment, creativity, and legal expertise, including pre-litigation dispute resolution and settlements
Reviewing and analyzing trademark watch notices to assess threat to Abbott businesses and develop strategy to combat confusingly similar applications
Reviewing and analyzing search results from jurisdictions all over the world, and conveying results of such analyses to the business in a clear way
Preparing trademark applications and other prosecution documents for filing; monitoring and maintaining applications through registration
Functionally supports complex transactions of the business, including due diligence and contract review in close interaction with Abbott’s Divisional and regional Legal & Patent teams
Experience in managing personnel at all levels, including attorneys and support staff
Helping select and/or directing the work of outside counsel, defining project objectives, managing projects, and monitoring outside counsel operations within budget
Minimum Qualifications
Law degree from an accredited law school, demonstrate a strong academic background
10+ years of trademark experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment (with 5 years minimum in-house experience)
Experience successfully representing and managing the legal affairs of a business having international operations
Must be able to move easily between a hands-on, operations-focused view and a strategic outlook
Knowledge and experience working across different cultures
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business model including flexibility to work with different time zones where appropriate
Ability to build collaborative relationships with leaders and co-workers at all levels
Ability to travel domestically and internationally when appropriate (approximately 10%)
Critical Success Factors
Good Judgment:
Demonstrate expertise and sound judgment, understand how assigned responsibilities support Abbott’s business objectives, and be able to provide practical, risk-balanced advice based upon a thorough understanding of the scope of an issue, taking full advantage of internal networks and external intelligence.
Collaboration:
Firm understanding of available legal, functional, and business resources and ability to integrate information from a number of sources to achieve business results, including breaking down boundaries to create alignment as necessary, in a complex, global, matrixed environment. Able to work as part of a team; successful leadership and support of others on the team.
Anticipation:
Holistic, big picture thinker, who anticipates changes in law, enforcement, and/or business objectives and adapts approach as necessary to manage risks effectively. Creative thought process, and able to use a start-up mindset in a larger corporate environment.
Influencing Skills:
Build strong relationships with business partners to tactfully influence and gain their support to drive desired outcomes. Be invested in the business you support.
Compensation
The base pay for this position is $188,700.00 – $377,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Additional Details Job Family: Operations & Business Support
Division: GENC General Counsel
Location: United States – Chicago: Willis Tower Building, 233 S Wacker Dr.
Additional Locations: United States – Abbott Park: AP06A
Work Shift: Standard
Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time
Medical Surveillance: Not Applicable
Significant Work Activities: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods, keyboard use
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law: English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
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